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113.993 MERCEDES-BENZ Petrol 2004-2006

113.993 engine — Mercedes-Benz 5.4 (5.4L)

5.4L · 476 hp

Engine overview

Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ
Displacement
5.4 L
Power
476 hp
Production years
2004-2006
Fuel type
Petrol

Vehicles with this engine

W463

Factory specifications

Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.

Engine (general)

Engine code 113.993
Capacity 5439 cc
Normal 9.0 - 12.0 bar
Minimum 8.0 bar
Differential limit between cylinders 1.5 bar
Oil pressure > 0.7 / 700 > 3.0 / 3000 bar/rpm

Engine (petrol)

Spark plug gap 0.8 mm

Capacities

Engine sump, incl. filter 8.5 l
Automatic transmission 722.645
Initial filling 8.8 - 9.2 l
Transfer box 2.8 l
Differential, 4WD front 1.4 l
Differential, 4WD rear 1.8 l
Cooling system 13.0 l
Air-conditioner refrigerant 1050 g
Air-conditioner compressor oil 120 ml

Torque settings

Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 10 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 30 Nm
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 90 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 4 90 °
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 20 Nm
Oxygen sensor 55 Nm
Spark plugs 28 Nm
Main bearing cap — Stage 1 20 Nm
Main bearing cap — Stage 2 90 °
Main bearing cap — Stage 1 30 Nm
Side bolt of main bearing cap 30 Nm
Big-end bearing cap — Stage 1 5 Nm
Big-end bearing cap — Stage 2 25 Nm
Big-end bearing cap — Stage 3 90 °
Automatic transmission drain plug 20 Nm
Wheel bolts 180 Nm
Wheel bolts 130 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 22 Aug 2026.